Batesville Professional Firefighters Local 5380

05/03/2026

Mental Health Awareness Month is about removing stigma and building a culture of support. Let’s change the conversation, support each other, and prioritize mental health. Remember: Your mental health should not be stigmatized!

It’s Mental Health Awareness Month. Help us let the world know! Share, repost, and check on your brothers and sisters.

04/06/2026

11/25/2025

Two outstanding issues have been resolved by unanimous motions in the Cincinnati City Council, delivering a hard-fought victory for Cincinnati Local 48. 

05/31/2025

C-Shift rolled through the car wash today in the Tractor Supply parking lot, where the Batesville Swim Team was fundraising—they didn’t shy away from the big job!

If you’re out and about, stop by and support these awesome local athletes!

04/13/2025

In honor of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, we’d like to extend our appreciation to our City of Batesville and Ripley County dispatchers.

They’re the ones who keep things moving behind the radio—the first to answer the call and the ones who make sure help gets where it’s needed.

They stay calm when things are anything but. They keep track of every unit, every scene, and every voice on the other end.

Thank you for all that you do!

03/08/2025

Happy International Women’s Day! We are so grateful for the incredible women who dedicate themselves to serving our community. From our firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics, to the police officers, deputies, and dispatchers—your dedication, strength, and commitment does not go unnoticed. We are proud and grateful for all that you do.

02/28/2025

Join us in congratulating Chief Hardbeck on his graduation from the Indiana Fire Chief’s Academy!

Congratulations to class #8 graduates!

02/27/2025

Our thoughts are with Lt. McKinney’s family and the Bright Fire Department. Rest easy brother

It is with the heaviest of hearts, that we share the passing of our own Lt. Kevin McKinney. Lt. McKinney succumbed to his fight with cancer earlier today.

Lt. McKinney served the people of Bright for 23 years. He held the position of EMS Chief and later went on to serve as our Lt. and safety officer. He was a devoted man who gave selflessly to serve his community. Our prayers go out to his wife and 3 children. As our department mourns, we would ask any donations be made at the first financial bank in Bright under Kevin Mckinney's name.

Rest in peace our brother, we have it from here.

02/18/2025

This morning, Batesville Firefighters provided mutual aid to Sunman Fire for a residential structure fire. Our department responded with two engine companies, a tanker, and a rescue truck, which was utilized to support firefighting operations by filling air bottles with the onboard cascade system.

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas from your Batesville Firefighters!